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Communication skills quiz Level A
Listen and choose the answer that gives the best response to the speaker: 1. Excuse me, do you know how to get ...
Listen and choose the answer that gives the best response to the speaker: 1. Excuse me, do you know how to get to Brindly Road please? A) Bradley Road? It's over there. B) This is the High Road C) Sure, it's the next road on the left, just past the station 2. Has anyone seen my umbrella? A) I don't think it's going to rain today? B) Yes it's standing in the corner next to the door C) The coats are in the hall cupboard 3. I think it’s going to rain later. A) I know, I heard the forecast. It's supposed to pour down later. B) Canada has very wet summers. C) I'm going to the supermarket. 4. There’s a sale on in the gift shop. A) It's near the newsagents B) Is there? I might see if I can get something for Mum's birthday. C) Everything is so expensive. 5. How many people are coming to the meeting? A) It's at 3pm B) I'm going for lunch now, be back at 1pm C) There'll be three of us and two visitors. 6. Lunch is arriving at 12.30 - we need to get the tables ready. A) The strawberries look lovely B) OK I'll get the plates and cutlery C) It's 12 o'clock
Communication skills quiz 7. We’ve run out of A4 paper – could you get some from the stationery cupboard? A) I checked earlier, we haven't got any left, we'll have to order some. B) The photocopier is jammed again. C) There are a lot of envelopes. 8. I’m just going out to get a sandwich – can I get you anything? A) It's raining again! B) No thanks, I've brought something from home. C) The shop closes at 1.30 today. 9. Did you see the match last night? What a let-down! A) Oh, I thought they played quite well, they were unlucky. B) The final is on Saturday. C) I was tired last night. 10. I might be late in tomorrow – I’ve got an appointment. A) Your hair looks good. B) There's a lot of flu about. C) That's OK, I'll be here early.
Listen to someone giving an opinion and choose the best answers. 1. She is talking about … A) vegetables B) healthy eating C) eating fish 2. She thinks everyone should … A) do some exercise B) eat five fruit or vegetables a day C) eat kiwi fruit 3. The government have got … A) an election B) a broadcast C) a big campaign 4. The first reason she mentions for eating more fruit and vegetables is … A) it'll make us much healthier B) it's cheaper C) it tastes better 5. Another reason for eating fruit and vegetables is … A) it's easy to buy fruit and vegetables B) it's easier to eat junk food C) it's much easier to prepare fruit and vegetables 6. Fruit and vegetables can help you to … A) put on weight B) not put on weight 7. Fruit and vegetables have … A) more protein B) more calories C) more vitamins
Communication skills quiz 8. Which fruit did she eat yesterday? A) peaches B) grapes C) melon 9. Which vegetables did she eat yesterday? A) potatoes B) beans C) carrots 10. She thinks eating five a day is … A) good news B) really important C) really expensive
Listen to the audio and decide in each case if the speakers agree with each other, disagree, or neither agree nor disagree 1. I think there is too much sport on TV. A) agree B) disagree C) neither agree nor disagree 2. I think there is too much sport on TV. A) agree B) disagree C) neither agree nor disagree 3. I think computer games are bad for children. A) agree B) disagree C) neither agree nor disagree 4. I think computer games are bad for children. A) agree B) disagree C) neither agree nor disagree 5. I think computer games are bad for children A) agree B) disagree C) neither agree nor disagree 6. One thing that really annoys me is the way supermarkets put all those sweets and chocolates and stuff at the checkout where my kids see them and start asking for them. A) agree B) disagree C) neither agree nor disagree
Communication skills quiz 7. I get really fed up with hearing about eating healthy foods and all that stuff about five a day. I think people are adults and should decide for themselves. A) agree B) disagree C) neither agree nor disagree 8. I get really fed up with hearing about eating healthy foods and all that stuff about five a day. I think people are adults and should decide for themselves. A) agree B) disagree C) neither agree nor disagree 9. I get really fed up with hearing about eating healthy foods and all that stuff about five a day. I think people are adults and should decide for themselves. A) agree B) disagree C) neither agree nor disagree 10. The best thing to do if you’re feeling a bit down is to go out for a run. You feel so much better afterwards. A) agree B) disagree C) neither agree nor disagree
Communication skills quiz 7. We’ve run out of A4 paper – could you get some from the stationery cupboard? The correct answer is: A. 'I checked earlier, we haven't got any left, we'll have to order some.'
8. I’m just going out to get a sandwich – can I get you anything? The correct answer is: B. 'No thanks, I've brought something from home.'
9. Did you see the match last night? What a let-down! The correct answer is: A. 'Oh, I thought they played quite well, they were unlucky'.
10. I might be late in tomorrow – I’ve got an appointment. The correct answer is: C. 'That's OK, I'll be here early.'
1. She is talking about … The correct answer is: B. The main point she is making is about healthy eating.
2. She thinks everyone should … The correct answer is: B. She thinks everyone should eat five fruit and vegetables a day.
3. The government have got … The correct answer is: C. The government have got a big campaign.
4. The first reason she mentions for eating more fruit and vegetables is … The correct answer is: A. She thinks eating fruit and vegetables will make us all much healthier.
5. Another reason for eating fruit and vegetables is … The correct answer is: C. She thinks it is much easier to prepare fruit and vegetables.
6. Fruit and vegetables can help you to … The correct answer is: B. She says fruit and vegetables have fewer calories so you don't put on weight.
7. Fruit and vegetables have … The correct answer is: C. She says fruit and vegetables have more vitamins.
1. I think there is too much sport on TV. The correct answer is: A. The speakers both think there is too much sport on TV.
2. I think there is too much sport on TV. The correct answer is: B. The second speaker doesn't agree. He says you don't have to watch it.
3. I think computer games are bad for children. The correct answer is: B. The second speaker thinks they are great for keeping children busy.
4. I think computer games are bad for children. The correct answer is: A. Both speakers think computer games are bad for children.
5. I think computer games are bad for children The correct answer is: C. The second speaker doesn't give an opinion.
6. One thing that really annoys me is the way supermarkets put all those sweets and chocolates and stuff at the checkout where my kids see them and start asking for them. The correct answer is: A. The second speaker agrees it's a problem.
Communication skills quiz 7. I get really fed up with hearing about eating healthy foods and all that stuff about five a day. I think people are adults and should decide for themselves. The correct answer is: B. The second speaker disagrees. He thinks it's important to know what's in food.
8. I get really fed up with hearing about eating healthy foods and all that stuff about five a day. I think people are adults and should decide for themselves. The correct answer is: C. The second speaker doesn't agree or disagree. She doesn't mind.
9. I get really fed up with hearing about eating healthy foods and all that stuff about five a day. I think people are adults and should decide for themselves. The correct answer is: A. The second speaker agrees it's annoying.
10. The best thing to do if you’re feeling a bit down is to go out for a run. You feel so much better afterwards. The correct answer is: B. The second speaker disagrees. She prefers chocolate and a good film.
